Art Teacher – Outstanding Secondary School – Warwick

A creative and dedicated Art Teacher is required at an Outstanding secondary school in Warwick to join its successful Art department from September. This is a full-time permanent position ideal for a teacher who is passionate about developing pupils creativity encouraging artistic exploration and delivering engaging lessons that inspire confidence and imagination.

About the School

This secondary school in Warwick has been rated Outstanding and is widely recognised for its high academic standards supportive culture and commitment to providing a broad and balanced curriculum. The school serves a diverse pupil population and takes pride in offering a stimulating learning environment where pupils are encouraged to express themselves creatively and achieve their full potential.

Leadership within the school is supportive and forward thinking encouraging collaboration between departments and providing staff with opportunities for professional development. The Art department is a vibrant and well-resourced faculty that places a strong emphasis on both traditional and contemporary art forms. Pupils benefit from dedicated art studios excellent materials and opportunities to display their work throughout the school.

The department also organises exhibitions competitions and enrichment activities that allow pupils to explore their artistic talents beyond the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to contribute ideas and take an active role in shaping the creative direction of the department.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Art across Key Stages Three and Four with the opportunity to contribute to Key Stage Five teaching depending on experience. You will deliver engaging lessons that challenge pupils of all abilities and support them in developing both technical skills and creative thinking.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning and delivering engaging art lessons that encourage creativity and technical development
Supporting pupils in developing skills across a range of media including drawing painting and mixed media
Assessing pupil progress and providing constructive feedback to support development
Preparing pupils for GCSE examinations and coursework requirements
Maintaining an organised and inspiring classroom environment
Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development
Supporting extracurricular activities such as art clubs competitions and exhibitions
Promoting high standards of behaviour and engagement within the classroom

Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Have strong subject knowledge and practical skills in Art
Demonstrate the ability to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons
Possess excellent classroom management skills
Be able to motivate and inspire pupils of varying abilities
Work collaboratively as part of a department and wider school team
Show commitment to continuous professional development

Why Join This School

Outstanding secondary school with a strong reputation for academic and creative excellence
Well-resourced Art department with dedicated studio spaces
Supportive leadership team that values staff development
Collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues
Opportunity to contribute to exhibitions and enrichment activities
Positive school culture focused on pupil success and wellbeing

Salary

Competitive dependent on experience and qualifications.

Application

To apply for this Art Teacher role in Warwick please submit your CV.